Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. is bracing for “significant penetration of generic product” for its blockbuster multiple myeloma drug Velcade (bortezomib) in the US, particularly with the advent of the first such competitors in a subcutaneous formulation.
Takeda Looks To The New As It Braces For Velcade Generics
Takeda is facing major revenue challenges from US generics to its big seller Velcade, but is looking to successor and other new products to more than plug the gap.

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